Assistant Company Controller

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

The Assistant Company Controller will support the Company Controller in managing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and assisting with strategic financial planning. This position requires a strong knowledge of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage various financial projects.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Month-End and Year-End Close: (30%)

• Oversee and support the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports to confirm accuracy.
• Ensure proper accruals, account allocations, and classifications.

Financial Reporting and Analysis: (20%)

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Conduct financial analysis to support business decision-making and identify areas for cost-saving.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes and work closely with departments to monitor actuals vs. budget.

Strategic Financial Planning: (15%)

• Collaborate with the Company Controller to support financial strategy and long-term financial goals.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for financial improvement and operational efficiency.
• Participate in financial modeling and analysis for strategic initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, or other special projects.

System and Process Improvement: (15%)

• Help manage and optimize financial systems and tools for more efficient data processing and reporting.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and training to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks.

Internal Controls and Compliance: (10%)

• Assist with maintaining and improving internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with coordinating internal and external audits, including gathering documentation and providing explanations as needed.

Team Supervision and Development: (10%)

• Assist in overseeing accounting staff, providing guidance and support to ensure departmental goals are met.
• Assist in training and developing team members on financial procedures and best practices.
• Monitor workloads and provide support to team members on complex issues.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CMA certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience in a publicly traded company including Corporate & Operational/Business experiences, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or senior role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and MS Excel; experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP/IFRS and financial regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities to manage a team and collaborate across departments.
• Results oriented - driven to meet deadlines while not sacrificing quality.
• Innovative - generates and implements creative solutions.
• Challenges current methods and seek alternatives.
• Hands-on and self-directed.
• Team player comfortable working with associates at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, highest standards of accuracy, process-oriented and organized.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office Worker

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

Travel

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 25% of the time.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt position is located in Pleasanton, CA or McKinney, TX.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$187700 - $225200 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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